Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Award abbreviation: BEd(Primary)
QTAC code: 017301
OP/Rank for 2010 entry: OP-15 / Rank-70
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 only (Semester 2 available as of 2012)
Prerequisite: English (4,SA)
Recommended prior study: Maths A, B or C; Science; History
Total units: 384
USC program code: ED302
CRICOS code: 069961C. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

Please note program change: this program will be known as Bachelor of Primary Education from Semester 1, 2011.

• Current students will be contacted regarding the change in program name.
• Future students should apply for Bachelor of Primary Education, as on the QTAC website.
• International applicants (those on a Student Visa) should apply for Bachelor of Education (Primary) until otherwise advised.

Highlights

• Pre-service experience starts in the first semester
• Mentoring from school-based teachers starts in second semester
• Graduates are in demand throughout Queensland

The Bachelor of Education (Primary) focuses on effective teaching strategies in science, literacy and numeracy in primary education.

This program brings together the theory and practice of teaching in primary school settings (Prep-Year 7). You develop your global perspectives on curriculum, and an understanding of the characteristics of diverse learners in today’s classrooms. Curriculum knowledge is developed in English, mathematics, science and technology, the arts, health, physical education, and studies of society and the environment. You undertake one school placement each year, and two placements in the final year.

Post-admission requirements

You must complete a minimum of 25 weeks supervised field experience, completed as full-time blocks. You are also required to complete 70 days of wider field experience. A Suitability Card is required, refer to Requirements for placements.

Career opportunities

Teacher in primary context, training context other than schools.

Professional recognition

Graduates may register with the Queensland College of Teachers. Registration is a requirement to teach in Queensland schools.

Program structure

Core course

1 required course:
COR109 Communication and Thought

Introductory/Foundation courses

6 required courses:
EDU101 Learning about Learning
EDU102 The Primary Teacher
EDU103 Engaging 21st Century Learners
EDU104 Foundation of English and Mathematics
EDU105 Building Community Connections
EDU106 Workplace Learning: Connecting with Teacher Standards

plus select 1 course from:
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
EDU107 Science and Sustainability in Primary Schools

Advanced courses

21 required courses:
EDU203 Pedagogy, Play and Assessment
EDU204 Pedagogy of the Arts and Technology
EDU205 Workplace Learning: Micro Skills for Effectiveness
EDU221 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning
EDU305 Human Development and Early Learning
EDU308 Workplace Learning: Developing a Personal Pedagogy *
EDU309 Teaching Science in Primary Schools
EDU316 Australian History and Geography in SOSE (Studies of Society and Environment) *
EDU317 Pedagogy of the Arts and HPE (Health and Physical Education) in Primary Schools *
EDU318 The Inquiring Teacher *
EDU340 Teaching Reading and Writing
EDU341 Teaching Mathematics
EDU342 Curriculum A Primary Years P-7
EDU343 The Diverse Learner across Early Childhood Contexts
EDU400 Teaching Primary School Mathematics *
EDU401 The Global Teacher*
EDU402 Diversity and the Exceptional Child *
EDU403 Literacy and Literature within the Primary Curriculum *
EDU404 Sustainable Teaching Practices *
EDU405 Workplace Learning: Refining the Craft of Teaching *(24 units)
EDU652 Curriculum B Primary Years P-7

General electives

Select 2 elective courses from any faculty (Arts and Social Sciences, Business or Science, Health and Education). It is strongly recommended that students select electives that develop a specific curriculum area.

Program requirements and notes

1. No more than 10 introductory level courses are to be completed, including core courses.
2. Electives may be used to increase curriculum knowledge in a Key Learning Area.
3. Refer to related policies, rules, plans and procedures.
4. Refer to explanation of terms.
5. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
6. Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa. 
7. Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
8. Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
9. Students must hold a Blue Card prior to commencement of their first supervised workplace experience. Application for a Blue Card is to be submitted to the University once you have accepted your offer to participate in the program. Students will be unable to complete the program or participate in workplace experience without a Blue Card.

Requirements for placements

The Commission for Children and Young People Act (2000 and 2005) applies to all pre-service teachers who will be working with children/students under the age of 18 in Queensland settings as a component of their program of pre-service education. Blue Cards are issued by the Commission once it has carried out the Working with Children Check to see if a person is eligible. If a person is eligible, they are issued with a positive notice and a Blue Card.

Education students are encouraged to apply for their Blue Card as soon as they have accepted their offer to avoid processing delays. Blue Cards are free of charge for Education students when they apply through the Professional Workplace Learning office (Level 2, Building C).

Note: Students who do not possess a current Blue Card will be unable to complete the professional experience component of their program and will be unable to meet graduation requirements.

Enquiries

Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Program adviser
Tel: +61 7 5459 4644
Email: Education@usc.edu.au

* Course outlines subject to University approval.

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